Algeria travel essentials: advice, plugs, emergency numbers
Before you visit Algeria: travel advice level, plug type C/E/F, 230V, emergency 17, currency DZD.
Travel advice (UK FCDO)
Avoid all travel to parts Updated 2026-09-25
Latest change (original, English)
Updated information about customs rules, terrorism in Algeria, political situation and personal ID (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
Updated information about customs rules, terrorism in Algeria, political situation and personal ID (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
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CapitalAlgiers
CurrencyDZD
LanguagesArabic, Standard Algerian Berber
Calling code+213
Emergency numbers17
Plug typesType C, Type E, Type F
Voltage230 V
Driving sideRight
Population46M